Helvítis-byrgi

Old Norse Dictionary - helvítis-byrgi

Meaning of Old Norse word "helvítis-byrgi" in English.

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

helvítis-byrgi
n. pl. the gates of hell, Rb. 380.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᛁᛚᚢᛁᛏᛁᛋ-ᛒᚢᚱᚴᛁ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
n.
neuter.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors cited:

Rb.
Rímbegla. (H. III.)
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